What are we to make of the recent outburst of aggression between the two Koreas? And while we’re on the subject of puzzling moments in international diplomacy, what exactly is America’s goal in Afghanistan? Other topics tackled on this week’s “Left, Right & Center” include our national employment pickle and Ireland’s economic crisis. Tune in below. –KA

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